KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 09.11.2006 AT 11.15
The Kesko Group's sales from continuing business operations, excluding VAT, in October 2006 totalled €763.1 million, an increase of 10.3% over the corresponding period last year. In January-October, sales from continuing business operations, excluding VAT, were €7,285.2 million, representing an increase of 11.0% over last year. Rautakesko's business operations in Norway and Russia, acquired in July 2005, are included in the figures of the comparable period, which has affected sales growth since August. In January-October, sales from foreign operations were €1,495.2 million, accounting for 20.5% of the Group's sales.
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